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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 939.51, 1,297.71 and 717.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 939.51, 1,297.71 and 717.96 is: 991.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    939.51 : 1,297.71 = 717.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    939.51/1,297.71 = 717.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    939.51x = 1,297.71 × 717.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    939.51x = 931,703.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 931,703.87/939.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 991.69

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